Paul asks…
How to make an online magazine?
I’m attempting to make an online magazine using pdf as the medium… I’m using photoshop elements right now but when I save it it is clearly compressed. On other online magazines the text is very clear and looks computerized I was wondering how publishers did this?
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
Here is the guide…
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Decide on the basics: title, topics and approximate length. Brainstorm ideas for as many articles, tips, features and columns as you can, and pick out the ones that sound fresh and interesting–the ones you would want to read in someone else’s online magazine. Get set on your title and tagline, and decide how many pieces you want to have in each “issue” of your magazine.
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Decide on the type of online presentation you want to have. Many online magazines are in simple website format. They have a large site with different pages for each section of the magazine, and each section’s articles are posted on the appropriate page. Slate magazine is a good example of this (see resource below). Alternately, the new “flip technology” allows online readers to get more of the magazine-feel when reading your publication. See the resource box below for examples of magazines using the flip viewing option.
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Set up your website to fit your desired presentation choice. The simple format is, of course, the easiest. You can use a free blog site such as WordPress.com while you’re getting started and avoid any cost. You would just use the Page option to create static pages for each section or column of your magazine, and post your articles in corresponding categories. If you want something more complex, you’ll need to have your own website server space, and you’ll need to purchase the software to create the “flip” type magazine layout.
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Get your first issue’s contents going by deciding on the particular topics and pieces. Will you have one feature-length story, several shorter articles, a few columns and some tips? Or will you have several longer pieces? Will each issue have a theme, or will you let it be a conglomeration of ideas that fit within your magazine’s designated sections?
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Decide on a time line for your magazine. Will you produce monthly, weekly, quarterly? Will you produce all the material for each issue all at once, or will you spread out each issue’s content over the space of a week or month? You have more options with online magazines than you do with print. There are benefits (and drawbacks) to both methods.
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Once you have an idea of the content, start writing or find someone to write for you. There are many places online to find freelance writers. Give clear instructions about the type of article you want, how long it should be, what kind of research it should include, when you need it and how much you will pay. Then follow up. If you’re pleased with the work of a particular freelance writer, try to establish an ongoing work relationship so you don’t have to shop for new writers every time you produce an issue.
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Get the content into your online presentation format. If you’re using something simple, it’s merely a matter of putting the text and any corresponding graphics into your site editor and publishing. Be sure that any graphics you use are your own (original), or that you have specific permission to use them, or that they are designated under Creative Commons Commercial copyright.
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Finally, check and recheck before you publish! Edit the text, make sure the links are correct and active, and check that the graphics are an appropriate size. Add some quick tips or other fillers. Give author and image credits where appropriate. Then get out there and start promoting!
See more… Http://www.ehow.com/how_4443677_create-online-magazine.html
Good luck!
Mandy asks…
Would I be allowed to post a magazine scan on Tumblr?
I’m really new to Tumblr and it’s going to sound like a stupid question but I was wondering if I would be allowed to take a screenshot of a magazine that happens to be online in PDF format and post it on Tumblr? Or would this be illegal because I’m posting something that belongs to whoever owns the magazine?
Would it be more acceptable if I gave the magazine credit and even gave a link to the PDF file, or would it still not be allowed?
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
Yes, It will be possible to post the magagine cover page if you give the credit belongs to whoever owns the magazine.
George asks…
Any free themes center to provide various templates for flipbook?
I am making a lot of E-magazine by PDF to Flash catalog software, and I am too busy to find nice templates to decorate magazine. So somebody knows free centers to provide these kind of service?
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
You can search online to find. I would also find some background images to be catalog templates. There is an free resource images website for your reference: www.zhuoku.com
In addition, if you would like to find direct templates for your flash catalog, you can see: http://www.flippdf.com/themes.html, here has almost 100 different style themes, and every theme has three templates for your choice. Hope it can help you.
James asks…
How do I publish my magazine as an online app?
I publish a mathmatical magazine for kids and want to do a version people can download on their phones and tablets. I also want to create some apps to compliment the magazine but have no idea where to start! Are there any good books or sites giving advice out there? Thank you very much!
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
What about just a pdf? Phones and tablets are great at reading them now days, you could create differer versions for phone and tablets easily. Or what about a mobile friendly website, most people have internet access on phone or tablets. Google also has a great tool to easily develop android applications. They have little projects to do to teach you how to use and develop.
Http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html
Ken asks…
How do I upload my magazine from Adobe InDesign to my website?
When I’ve completed the magazine I’ve created in InDesign, how do I got about uploading it to a website I write for?
I want it to be converted to it is readable on my website in the magazine format I created it in.
I hope you understand my query and I thank you in advance for any help.
Thanks.
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
InDesign publications are not meant to be published online. What you can do is export it to pdf and publish that. Or export to jpeg images and publish that. Also there are different tools that will convert pdf to html so you can do that too.
Sandy asks…
Computer Magazines for tech trying to stay current?
I am looking for a pc magazine that teaches you tricks/tips ranging from anything from viruses to hardware tricks? I read some reviews on pcmag and maximum pc but wasn’t sure if there were any other ones out there?
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
There used to be lots of them, but most have died. I subscribe to MaximumPC because I still like ink on paper, and it certainly meets your conditions; but you don’t have to subscribe. They put pdf copies of every issue online (although a month late) plus lots more content than is in the magazine.
Http://www.maximumpc.com/
Thomas asks…
A good program to make a student magazine?
I teach English in Japan, and I’m having my students make magazine articles with pictures and such. What program can I use to make something like that look good? I would prefer freeware stuff, but any suggestions are welcome. If anyone has even made a magazine type thing before and has suggestions, let me know!
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
There is a great site called issu, i think it’s issu.com. Unfortunately you can’t design the pages in the program but you can design it in Word or something, convert it to pdf, and then upload it to issue and it will turn your pages into a flip style magazine online, you can link to your magazine or even embed the actual magazine into other (your own) web pages. If you are more concerned with the design aspect i would try doing some searches for scrapbook web sites, they’ll let you place photos and text wherever you want and save them for free, you might just not be able to change the dimensions of the pages.
Jenny asks…
How do you save a file as a pdf and put it on a website using InDesign?
I want to make an ordering form online and put it on my website so that when people will click on it, they will be able to download the file and type on it themselves. Then fax or e-mail it to me.
I would appreciate it if someone could let me know, thanks!
Vlad Tabaranu answers:
There’re some great techniques on how to make interactive forms. My favorite explanation comes from Mr. Burke’s article in InDesign Magazine, which you should subscribe to at once — it’s an invaluable resource! InDesign Magazine is not free — his instructions make far more sense with the screen-shots and additional inset boxes which are not included in this answer. To be perfectly clear: the below quoted text are not my words. I hold no ownership of them. I repeat them here to you so that you can understand the basics of what the article is suggesting. Readers are encouraged to purchase either the issue that further discusses the topic or a subscription to InDesign Magazine itself — it’s *worth* buying.
For your project you will need both Acrobat Pro (preferably 8 or higher) and InDesign. Let’s pick up in Mr. Burke’s instructions where we can assume you’ve finished designing the form the way you like it:
“Once you’ve designed your form choose File>Export.
In the Export dialog, name the resulting document and set the File Type to Adobe PDF. When you click Save, you’ll be prompted to set the PDF’s options. For the most part, the options are up to you. My advice would be to choose the High Quality Print preset and customize from there—if someone does print your form, you want it to look nice. Of course, High Quality Print results in a larger document footprint and potentially longer download time than the Smallest File Size preset. If your document contains hyperlinks, make sure to check that option in the Include section at the bottom of the General pane. Do check View PDF after Exporting, which will save you the trouble of launching Acrobat manually and opening the resulting PDF manually. Finally, you must check the Interactive Elements checkbox (in the Include section of the General pane) or your buttons disappear. With the form opened in Acrobat, it’s time to add the fields. I’ll use Acrobat 8 Professional in this article. If you use Acrobat 6 or 7, what you see won’t necessarily match my screenshots, and some menu commands may be different, but you can still achieve the same results. First, reveal the Forms toolbar, which you can do by right-clicking on a blank area of a toolbar at the top of the window and choosing Forms from the popup. (From the Forms toolbar, select the Text Field tool (fifth from the left in Acrobat 8). Click and drag to define the area of the first field into which respondents will enter text. You want to create a form field the same size, and in the same place, as the field background you created in InDesign. Acrobat can only create rectangular fields, so if your design uses rounded ends or another shape, approximate that shape as closely as possible. Create just the first text-entry field for now. As soon as you release the mouse button, the Text Field Properties dialog will appear. Regardless of which tab appears first in the Text Field Properties dialog, start with the General tab and work your way to the right. Each field must have a unique name, and the name is for your benefit. Respondents will never see the field name, but you will during the form design phase and also later, when the collected data is sent back to you. Give the field a name meaningful to you—for example, “EntrantNameFirst” to identify the “first name” field on a contest entry form. If a form field might cause the respondent any confusion whatsoever, you can enter helpful information in the Tooltip blank. When the user mouses over your form field, the tooltip will pop up. Take it from someone who has made a lot of these electronic forms: Every field will confuse somebody, so it’s a good idea to fill this in with a helpful explanation of the field, the data you expect the respondent to enter, and even the format in which you’d like that entered. In the Common Properties section, set additional field attributes. Set as Visible any field you want a respondent to interact with. Hidden fields are mostly useful for holding the results of calculations. However, form field calculations are a big topic all on their own, so I won’t go into it in this article. Visible But Doesn’t Print is an excellent choice for both buttons (which I’ll cover in a moment) and for read-only fields that contain instructions to the respondent about how to complete and submit the form. Neither of these elements have any real value in a hardcopy the respondent may print for his own records. Lastly, the Hidden But Printable option enables you to include extra data, messages, or images that don’t show on screen but do print—say, a big “Confidential” watermark or a notice that the form will not be accepted in hardcopy. Orientation rotates the field in 90-degree increments, but it’s more for imagery than text; trust me, asking someone to type upside down or at an angle is not as cool an idea as it may sound. Read Only prevents respondents from entering data in the field, and is again used primarily for calculations and messages to the
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